Climate change adaptation (CCA) and disaster risk reduction (DRR) have emerged as two most important disciplines out of our efforts of addressing the impacts associated with climate change and nature disasters. DRR has long histor...

This research report assesses water scarcity and its impacts on smallholder subsistence livelihoods in the context of climate change in Nepal, a mountainous country located entirely within the Ganges River Basin. It identifies and...

Climate variability and weather fluctuations are important risk factors in crop production. They have caused reduced yields and significant reduction in crop production throughout Southeast Asia. As a risk management strategy, cro...

All five countries in Central Asia are vulnerable to climate change and face common climate challenges that impact social, economic and environmental development. The emerging climate change impacts in Central Asia are becoming we...

Disasters affect lives and infrastructure. Because of disasters, infrastructures built over the years often do not fully fulfill their intended services. Affected countries oftentimes have to restart their development by diverting...

It is well accepted that adaptation is the key to mitigating and reducing climate change effects. Although the impacts of climate change continue to increase in mountain areas, there is a lack of knowledge and information about th...

In the context of river management, rivers are susceptible to both natural and human-induced impacts. At the same time, rivers can pose several challenges and can be very destructive if not managed properly. In order to reduce ris...

The Asia Pacific Adaptation Network, jointly with the Korea Adaptation Center for Climate Change under the Korea Environment Institute, organised the 6th International Symposium on Climate Change Adaptation on 8 July 2014 in Songd...

Agricultural and rural development are among the primary engines for Southeast Asia’s growth. Challenges confronting these sectors call for a regular venue for knowledge and experience sharing within the region to help inform poli...